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Detailed explanation-1: -DSN-2, also known as Kirameki-2, is a geostationary communications satellite to be operated by DSN Corporation, a subsidiary of SKY Perfect JSAT Group . Its payload is a pure X-band and will be used for military communications by the Japanese military.

Detailed explanation-2: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Iran. Iran has successfully launched the country’s first military satellite into orbit. The satellite “Noor”, or “Light”, was orbiting 425 km (264 miles) above the earth’s surface.

Detailed explanation-3: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is Iran. Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard launched a second satellite into space in March 2022. The Noor-2 satellite reached a low orbit on the Ghased satellite carrier.

Detailed explanation-4: -It was China’s 38th orbital launch of 2022 already. China’s busy spaceflight year continues.

Detailed explanation-5: -Russia launched more military satellites this year than in previous years. In total, Russia launched three navigation satellites, two intelligence satellites, three inspector satellites, four recon satellites and two optical-imaging satellites.